goes over the fiscal cliff, will it hit the u.k. into a triple dip recession? >> we have great confidence that one way or another -- [laughter] one way or another, the united states will find a way, if not of the voting going over the cliff, at least hanging by the a banker tips. i have always been impressed by the energy position did with this country. i'm confident in the end you will find a way of doing it. i'm never so sure -- >> even the eye is on the horizon or the fetus on the ground. i take your answer confidently. i want to ask about the libor scandals. in the wake of the alleged manipulation of libor, how difficult will it be built to design and regulate it replacement? >> there are two steps in the replacement, the modification of laboratory the first is to make sure there are some rules and regulations around the way in which reporting banks to submit their quotes and the rates they calai -- claim to be relevant to their ability to borrow. it means the market will for the first time be a regulated activity. the libor quote. in the short run, that wi